The Battle of Normandy, which lasted from June to August of 1944, resulted in the liberation of western Europe from Nazi Germany’s control by Allied forces consisting of 156,000 American, … Continue reading The 50th Anniversary of D-Day by June Kosier
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Non-War Crimes by Leslie Sittner
The American flag is folded into the formal military triangle by naval officers in full dress. One bows while placing it into my mother-in-law’s hesitant outstretched hands as she … Continue reading Non-War Crimes by Leslie Sittner
Invisible Victims of War by William Gole
Different wars at different times evoke different sentiments from different people. Understandably, the accounts of direct participants are often the most compelling. But a personal experience sensitized me to the … Continue reading Invisible Victims of War by William Gole
A is for Apple, J is for Jack by Nancy Sendler
A is for Adonai, Allah, Atman, Anattā, Adam, Atoms, Aphrodite, Artemis, Athena & Apollo, Angels & Aliens, Active Intellect, AIs & Algorithms, Answers, Ancestors, Alderwoods & Asters, All Powerful All … Continue reading A is for Apple, J is for Jack by Nancy Sendler
Haiku for Objectionable Dinner Hour TV Ads by Leslie Sittner
1. red bears and blue bearsalways twitching their bottomscharming it is not I’m trying to eatif toilet tissue issuesjust use what’s on sale 2. close-up full colorpacked pods of raised … Continue reading Haiku for Objectionable Dinner Hour TV Ads by Leslie Sittner
Job Opening: Communications Manager (ACW is growing!)
Note: As ACW continues to grow in its reach, impact, and size, we're adding a third member to our staff (neither Nathalie or Tyler are leaving). Organization Description: ACW inspires the … Continue reading Job Opening: Communications Manager (ACW is growing!)
Two Parties in One by June Kosier
“If your Birthday is on Christmas day and you're not Jesus, you should start telling people your birthday is on June 9 or something.” - Ellen DeGeneres, Seriously... I'm Kidding … Continue reading Two Parties in One by June Kosier
5 Tips: Wild Words Submission Advice
Wild Words: Adirondack Teen Writing Anthology is a new publication of the Adirondack Center for Writing, created to give teens a venue to publish their original creative writing. Any teen … Continue reading 5 Tips: Wild Words Submission Advice
Blue Bird Winter by Duane L. Herrmann
I don't remember ever seeing a real blue bird, but I had painted one. It was a plastic model, one of several I bought or was given as a gift. … Continue reading Blue Bird Winter by Duane L. Herrmann